A nurse is caring for a female client in a provider's office.
The nurse notifies the client and provides teaching about the newly prescribed medication. For each of the statements made by the client, click to specify whether the statement indicates an understanding or no understanding of the teaching provided.
“If I experience black stools, I should notify my provider."
"l should avoid taking antacids while on this medication."
"l should take my medications on an empty stomach."
"l should rinse my mouth after taking this medication."
"l should take this medication with orange juice. "
The Correct Answer is {"A":{"answers":"B"},"B":{"answers":"A"},"C":{"answers":"B"},"D":{"answers":"A"},"E":{"answers":"A"}}
Foods with vitamin C improves iron absorption , black stools are expected on iron supplements and do not need reporting, Iron stains teeth and rinsing the mouth after intake is necessary. Gastric acid enhance iron absorption and antacids should be avoided. Taking iron on an empty stomach increases risk of GI side effects
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Epinephrine is administered as a priority in anaphylactic reaction to counter the mechanism of the reaction. Epinephrine helps to reverse the severe allergic response by constricting blood vessels, relaxing smooth muscles in the lungs to improve breathing, and reducing swelling and hives. It is typically administered intramuscularly (IM) into the thigh.
B-Replacing the infusion is important to maintain intravascular volume and blood pressure in the event of hypotension associated with the anaphylactic reaction but not a priority
C-Diphenhydramine helps in managing the cutaneous allergic manifestations but does not address the life-threatening effects
D-Elevation of the client’s feet and legs is not necessary
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
D-an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor that is used in conditions such as heart failure, hypertension and chronic kidney disease. In rare occasions, captopril can cause excessive lowe
A- Potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics should be avoided
B- Captopril is used in blood pressure control with no significant effect on pulse rate.
C-ACEIs have no significant changes in sodium levels in the body
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